Toy machine-gun magazine



April l5, 1958 H. HOROWITZ ET AL TOY MACHINE-GUN MAGAZINE Original FiledMay .11, 1953 3 Sheets-Sheet l NH' HUM l' April 15, 1958 H; HoRowlTzErAL TOY MACHINE-GUN MAGAZINE 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Original Filed May l1,1953 April 15, 1958 H. HoRowlTz ETAL 2,830,570

TOY MACHINE-GUN MAGAZINE Original Filed May l1. 1953 3 Sheets-Sheet 32,830,570 ToY MACHINE-GUN MAGAZINE Harry Horowitz, Brooklyn, and AbrahamSchneiderman, Westbury, N. Y.

AOriginal application May 11, 1953, Serial No. 354,158,

1 Claim. (Cl. 124-52) This application is a division of our copendingapplication Serial No, 354,158, led May 1l, 1953, now Patent No.2,737,942, granted March 13, 1956.

, This invention relates generally to the field of toys, and moreparticularly to an improved toy gun structure of a type adapted to expela series of small harmless pellets in rapid succession.

It is among the principal objects of the present invention to providetoy gun structure in which the external appearance thereof may closelyresemble that of firearms in present use by the Armed Forces of thiscountry.

v Another object of the invention lies in the provision of toy gunstructure in which the handling, function, and operative cycle may asclosely as possible resemble that of the actual firearms which itresembles.

Still another object of the invention lies in the provision of toy gun.structure of the class, described in which the cost of fabrication maybe of a relatively Alow order, with consequent wide sale, distributionand use.

A further object of the invention lies in the provision of a novelbreech mechanism which is adaptedto propel pellets in a realisticmanner, but with a force insufficient to injure a youthful user, even ifthe same should strike vulnerable organs.

A feature of the invention lies in the fact that the child using the toyweapon may observe the functioning of the operative parts as the pelletsare discharged in a manner which appears to be very realistic.

Another feature of the invention lies in the provision of novel clipmagazine structure which may be manually loaded in exactly the samemanner employed in loading acutal clips with live ammunition, whichclips may be fabricated from materials and components available to otherthan firearms manufacturers.

VStill another feature of the invention lies in the provision of animproved rapid fire bolt mechanism which is practically indestructiblein the hands of youngchildren, and which has a relatively long usefullife.

A further feature of the invention lies in the fact that substantiallyall parts may be formed from molding and casting with suitable syntheticresinous materials.

These objects and features, as well as other incidental ends andadvantages, will become more clearly apparent during the course of thefollowingV disclosure, and ,be pointed out in the appended claim.

On the drawing, to which reference will be made in the specification,simil-ar reference'characters have been employed to designatecorresponding parts throughout the several views.

i Figure 1 is a view in perspective showing a iirst embodiment oftheinvention.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional viewas seen from the plane 2 2 on Figure 1.

Figure 3 is` a fragmentary enlarged vertical longitudinal sectionalView, corresponding in most respects to Figure 2, but showing theoperative parts in another position thereof.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary sectional View in perspective Patented Apr.1.5, 1958 ICC showing the operative parts in the relative position shownon Figure 2, and showing the magazine structure in a detached condition.

Figure 5 is a vertical transverse sectional view as seen from the plane5-5 on Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a vertical transverse offset sectional view as seen from theplane 6-6 on Figure 2.

Figure 7 is a horizontal transverse sectional view of the magazinestructure as seen from the plane 7-7 on Figure 4.

Figure 8 is a view in perspective showing a second embodiment of theinvention.

Figure 9 is a fragmentary view in perspective of the second embodimentshowing the reverse side of the structure shown on Figure 8.

Figure 10 is a fragmentary view in perspective showing the engagement ofthe magazine with the breech structure.

Figure 1l is an enlarged fragmentary vertical longitudinal sectionalview as seen from the plane 11--11 on Figure 8.

Figure 12 is a fragmentary view in perspective showing the boltactuating means which comprises a part of the second embodiment.

Figure 13 is a vertical transverse vsectional view as seen from theplane 13-13 on Figure 8.

Figure 14 is a fragmentary enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional viewcorresponding to that seen from the plane 14-14 on Figure 10, butshowing the magazine iu (itl a fully engaged position.

In accordance with the first embodiment of the inven tion, the device,generally indicated by reference character 15, comprises broadly; abarrel element 16, a casing element i7, a clip or magazine element 1S, abolt element 19, a trigger element Ztl, and a stock element 2l. As hasbeen mentioned, the device is preferably constructed almost entirelyfrom moldings from suitable synthetic resins of a type having thedesired qualities of durability, elasticity, and resistance to breakage.We have found such compositions as polystyrene, and cellulose acetate tobe very suitable.

The barrel element 16 may be formed integrally with the remaining partsof the device, or may be formed from plastic tubing of suitablediameter. lt is of generally conventional design, and may include afront sight 22 and a barrel cover 23, the same having a sighting groove2.4 therein.

The casing element 17 encloses the breech and trigger elements 19 and2i), and includes an outer casing 26, an integral trigger guard 27, atrigger guard opening 2E, a top port 29, a pistol grip 30, and a rearsight 31. The port 29, as will become more clearly apparent at a pointlater in the disclosure, is not of a sufficient size to allow the boltelement 19 to clear the same, so that while a child may observe the boltelement traveling back and forth, he cannot wedge his fingers betweenthe bolt face and the edges defining the port to injure the same.

The magazine element 18, is adapted to use a circular, coil-type springwhich is commercially available, rather than the special springs havinga rectangular cross section which are normally employed in the firearmsart, thus making it possible to fabricate the same at a much lower cost.

Since the spring employed does not correspond to the inner confines ofthe magazine, it is necessary that the shape of the outer shell 32 ofthe magazine element 18 be so formed as to maintain the spring inposition, and simultaneously maintain the stacked pellets in alignedrelationship for successive positioning before the bolt element 19. Theelem-ent 18 includes a forward wall 33, a rearward wall 34, a left sidewall 35, a right side wall 36, and a bottom wall 32. The left side Wall35 includes a circular portion 37 within which the magazine spring 38 ismaintained (see Figure 7). The lower end of the spring 38 bears againstthe bottom wall 32' while the upper terminal presses against the lowersurface of a follower plate 39 which pushes the lowermost of the pellets42 in an upwardly direction, thereby elevating the entire stack, in awell-known manner. The latch member 41 which forms means for engagingthe entire magazine element 18 with the casing element 17, is formedintegrally with the forward wall 33, thereby eliminating the necessityof separate structure. As the synthetic resinous material from which theentire magazine is fabricated possesses a substantial degree ofresilience, the latch member 41 may be moved through small angulardistances with respect to the forward wall 33 without damage.

The bolt element 19 is also preferably formed from a single casting ormolding, and includes a body member 43 having a forward face 44, and atrigger engaging projection 45. The main operating spring 46 bearsagainst the rear face 47 of the body member 43 and is maintained inposition by being disposed within a spring and body member recess 48formed in the casing 26.

The trigger element 20 includes a trigger member 49, a trigger linkmember 50, which is mounted for slidable rearward and forward motion ina groove 50 in the casing elem-ent 17, a spring engaging stud 51, and aresilient member 52. The member 52 includes a flexible portion 53, a camportion 54 and a bolt engaging portion 55. Extending across thespace'between the Walls forming the casing 26 is a cam pusher 56, whichengages the face of the cam portion 54 as the trigger member is moved.The trigger element 20 is normally maintained in the forwardmostposition by a spring 57 which is maintained within a bore 57.

The stock element 21 is preferably formed integrally with the casingelement 17, and may, if desired, include an offset portion 58.

The operation of the device will be best understood from a considerationof Figures 2 and 3. After the magazine element 18 is loaded in aconventional manner, the same is engaged with the casing element 17 asshown on Figure 2 the magazine latch 41 engaging a portion thereof. Asthe trigger 49 is pulled rearwardly as shown on Figure 3, the cam 53 isdepressed by the cam pusher 54 so that the entire resilient member 52tlexes about the flexible portion 53. Since at the beginning of thismotion, the bolt engagement portion 55 is engaged with the triggerengaging projection 45 on the bolt member 43, both bolt element 19 andtrigger element 20 travel rearwardly at the same time. presses the cam52, the portion 55 become disengaged with the member 45, so that thespring 46 pushes the bolt element 19 in a leftward direction as seen onFigure 3 to result in the bolt face 44 engaging the uppermost pellet42.. As the body member 43 is travelling at a eonsiderable speed whenthe bolt face 44 strikes the pellet 42, suicient inertia is imparted tothe pellet to permit the same to pass through the barrel element 16 andoutwardly out of the device 15. When the bolt element 19 has come to ahalt, the trigger 49 may be released to allow the entire trigger element20 to return to its leftwardmost position as shown on Figure 2, whereinthe portion 55 re-engages the projection 45, and the cycle may berepeated as long as there are pellets 42 remaining in the magazineelement. 18. When the magazine element 18 has been emptied, it may beremoved in a well-known manner to be replaced with a fresh magazine, orthe same magazine may be reloaded.

As may be seen on Figure 3, at the point of release wherein the triggerelement is disconnected from the bolt element, the bolt face 44 is stilldisposed beneath the casing element, so there is no opportunity fordirt, childrens Fingers, or other objects to be placed within the breechmechanism.

Turning now to the second embodiment of the inven- As the cam pusher 56def tion, the device, generally indicated by reference character 59,includes a barrel element 60, a casing element 61, a magazine element62, a bolt element 63, trigger means 64, and a stock element 65.

The second embodiment of the device differs from the first embodiment inthat the structure of the first embodiment simulates a semi-automaticCarbine, while the second embodiment resembles in appearance andoperation a water cooled machine gun.

The barrel element 60 includes a barrel 66 which is surrounded by asimulated water jacket 67, preferably incorporating a sight on theforward wall 68. The rearward wall 69 is formed integrally with thecasing element 64.

The casing element 61 is generally rectangular in configuration, andincludes a top wall 72, a bottom wall 73, a rear wall 74, and a frontwall 75. A folding rear sight is preferably mounted upon the rear wall74, as shown on Figures 8 and 9.

The magazine element 62 includes an outer casing 79, the casing having afront or forward wall 80, a rear wall 81, a bottom wall 82, and a topwall 83, including a curved portion 84. Extending from the open end ofthe magazine element are a pair of engagement members 86 and 87, whichare preferably formed integrally with the bottom and top walls 82 and83, respectively. Each engagement member includes a pellet seat recess88 against which the pellet 42 which is about to be discharged, isabutted so as to be positioned for engagement with the bolt element 63.On the opposite side of each engagement member 86 and 87, is a casingengagement recess 89, which maintains the clip in connection with theother parts of the device. The members 86 and 87 also include taperedfinger engaging portions 90, which project through the casing element61, as may be seen on Figures 9 and 13.

Referring to Figures 9, 10 and 13, it will be observed that the leftside wall 76 is provided with a relatively large opening 92 for theinsertion of the magazine element, while the right side wall 77 isprovided with a smaller opening 93 which is large enough to admit theengagement members 86 and 87. The casing element structure includes afirst positioning wall 94 and a second positioning wall 95 which conformto the contour of the magazine element to assure a snug t when engaged.It is thus apparent that when the magazine element is inserted, thetapered surfaces 90 permit the members 86 and 87 to be moved toward eachother until the engagement recesses 89 engage the smaller opening 93, atwhich point they expand to unstressed condition to securely maintain themagazine in position.

The bolt element 63 is preferably formed from a single length of steelwire, and includes a lower horizontally disposed segment 96, avertically disposed elongated segment 97, and a second horizontallydisposed upper segment 98. An opening in a wall 101 provides a guidemeans for the segment 98. A second opening 102 in a vertically disposedwall 103 provides second guide means to assure that the bolt elementwill travel only in a horizontal direction, to the left and right asseen on Figure 11. Surrounding the upper segment 98 and disposed betweenthe walls 74 and 101, is the coil spring 105 which normally urges thebolt element to the left as seen on Figure l1, the leftwardmost limit ofthe path of travel being determined by the engagement of the verticalmember 97 with the screw 97. The force of the spring 10S is transmittedby a washer 99.

The trigger means 64 is also formed from a single length of steel wire,and includes rst and second support segments 106 and 107 which areengageable respectively with the walls 76 and 77 of the casing element61. The members 106 and 107 are joined by a U-shaped segment 108intermittently engageable with the vertically disposed member 97 (seeFigure l2). A crank segment 109 extends outwardly of the casing element,the same including a finger engaging portion 110, which provides meansfor rotating the entire trigger means 64. From a consideration ofFigures 11 and 12, it will be apparent that as the crank segment 109 isrotated in a counterclockwise direction, `the U-shaped segment 103 willengage the vertically disposed segment 97 and force the same rearwardlyas the crank rotates through approximately 120. As soon as the segment108 has passed the segment 97, the spring 105 which has been compressed,forces the bolt element to the left, as seen on Figure 11 wherein theend of the member 96 engages the uppermost pellet in the magazine thenbeing positioned by the recesses 88 and drives the same through thebarrel 66. Each time the crank is rotated as the bolt element iswithdrawn, the rightward movement of segment 96 permits a succeedingpellet to be moved to the discharge position, and the crank may berotated to expel the pellets as long as there are pellets remaining inthe magazine element.

When the magazine element has been emptied, it is removed fromengagement with the casing element by squeezing the surfaces 90 towardeach other with the fingers of one hand while withdrawing the magazineto the left as seen on Figure 9, with the other hand. As is the case inthe iirst embodiment, the magazine may be then reloaded or a freshmagazine may be inserted.

It may thus be seen that we have invented novel and highly usefulimprovements in toy gun construction, in which there are provided toyguns having a similarity both in appearance and function which veryclosely resembles that of actual firearms, which are simple in operationand which may be fabricated at a reasonably low cost. The devices may beformed substantially entirely from suitable synthetic resins usinginjection molding techniques and many of the parts may be formdintegrally, thereby eliminating any unnecessary machining or joiningoperations.

We wish it to be understood that we do not consider the inventionlimited to the exact details of structure shown and set forth in thisspecification, for obvious modifications will occur to those skilled inthe art to which the present invention pertains.

We claim:

A magazine for use in conjunction with a plurality of pellets andengageable with a portion of a toy gun comprising: a casing, resilientmeans within said casing for urging pellets disposed therein toward oneend of said magazine; a pair of engagement members associated with saidcasing at said end of said magazine for engaging said magazine with saidgun; said members each having inner and outer surfaces; each of saidmembers having an engagement notch on said outer surfaces thereof; saidmembers being movable toward each other for clearing correspondingstructure on said gun whereby upon release of said members the same mayresiliently move away from each other to engage said engagement notcheswith said gun; said inner surfaces of said engagement members havingrabbeted portions forming a pellet seat, whereby each of said pelletswithin said magazine may be positioned thereupon for successive ejectionfrom said magazine and said gun.

References Cited in the le of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS2,521,083 Nasello Sept. 5, 1950 2,562,462 Jackson July 3 l, 19512,737,942 Horowitz et al Mar. 13, 1956 FOREIGN PATENTS 422,231 GreatBritain 1935

